Since 1st June 2005, the High Hedges legislation came into force under Article 8 of the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003. If you have a hedge above 2 metres high you are required to ensure it does not block light, or cause a nuisance or loss of amenity to your neighbours.

Who should I go to if my neighbour has a hedge that is obscuring my view or light to my property?

You should initially approach your neighbour. You may also like to consider contacting a mediation service to try to resolve the matter between yourselves.

You can contact us as a last resort after all other avenues have been investigated. If you submit a formal complaint to us you will need to provide evidence of all the steps you have taken to try to resolve the matter. If you don’t we will not be able to pursue your complaint.

You can make a complaint by using the formal complaint form. You will need to provide evidence of all the steps you have taken to try to resolve the matter so far. If you don’t we will not be able to pursue your complaint.